Priyadarshan & Manoj Joshi Movies Together List — 10 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Priyadarshan and Manoj Joshi appeared together in 10 Hindi films between 2005 and 2026. Their highest-rated collaboration was Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007 — 7.2/10). Films span Garam Masala (2005) through Bhooth Bangla (2026).
The Priyadarshan & Manoj Joshi partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Hungama 2 (2021). They didn't share a set between 2009 and 2021. From Garam Masala (2005) to Bhooth Bangla (2026).
Their most recent film, Bhooth Bangla, came out in 2026 — the partnership is still active. Bhool Bhulaiyaa is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 80% of everything they made together. The 2000s belonged to Bhool Bhulaiyaa; the 2020s to Hungama 2. Priyadarshan directed every film; Manoj Joshi acted in all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.
10 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 8 films together, anchored by Bhool Bhulaiyaa (7.2/10).
The 2020s accounted for 2 films, averaging 3.7/10.
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa
- Bhagam Bhag
- Hungama 2
- Bhooth Bangla
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
10 films across 21 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Hindi being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
38% of Priyadarshan's screen credits are with Manoj Joshi.
Before Garam Masala, Priyadarshan had directed 16 films, including Hungama (2003) and Lesa Lesa (2003).
Before Garam Masala, Manoj Joshi had starred in 4 films, including Dhoom (2004) and Devdas (2002).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Priyadarshan & Manoj Joshi's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Rajpal Yadav is the through-line — cast on 9 of their 10 films. Rajpal Yadav appears alongside them in 9 films — practically a third lead. They worked with the same 8 people again and again — a small repertory company.
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